What are the main factors that influence a Ship Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Ship Engineer?

Ship Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Ship Engineer roles are District of Columbia $71,752, California $71,480, Massachusetts $70,528. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Ship Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Ship Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Ship Captain: $130,365; Ship Broker: $81,573; Ship Officer: $77,112; Ship Operator: $72,372; Ship Manager: $63,699.

Ship Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Ship Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Ship Engineer in Rhode Island is $67,190 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Ship Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,246
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,254 to $81,875
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,387

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Ship Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,875	$6,823	$1,575	$39
Average	$67,190	$5,599	$1,292	$32
25th Percentile	$55,254	$4,605	$1,063	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Ship Engineer Salaries

A Ship Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Ship Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Ship Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $71,752.
California: $71,480.
Massachusetts: $70,528.

District of Columbia $71,752 California $71,480 Massachusetts $70,528 Washington $70,268 New Jersey $70,242 Alaska $70,152 Connecticut $69,257 New York $68,894

Hawaii $67,734 Rhode Island $67,190 Maryland $66,821 Minnesota $66,315 Colorado $66,121 Illinois $66,056 Oregon $65,810 Delaware $65,628

New Hampshire $65,514 Virginia $65,259 Pennsylvania $64,514 Nevada $64,138 North Dakota $64,015 Michigan $63,820 Wisconsin $63,749 Vermont $63,606

Texas $63,211 Maine $63,185 Arizona $63,146 Ohio $63,101 Georgia $62,505 Indiana $62,207 Wyoming $62,148 Utah $62,058

Iowa $62,019 Kansas $61,708 Louisiana $61,617 North Carolina $61,584 Missouri $61,571 Florida $61,319 Montana $61,183 Nebraska $61,053

Kentucky $60,982 South Carolina $60,723 Tennessee $60,561 Idaho $60,496 New Mexico $60,023 Oklahoma $59,919 Alabama $59,537 South Dakota $58,895

Arkansas $58,545 West Virginia $58,357 Mississippi $57,793

Top Paying Cities for Ship Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $68,292
Albion: $67,158
Ashaway: $68,551

Adamsville, RI $68,292 Albion, RI $67,158 Ashaway, RI $68,551 Barrington, RI $67,158 Block Island, RI $68,195 Bradford, RI $68,506 Bristol, RI $67,093 Carolina, RI $67,948

Charlestown, RI $68,020 Chepachet, RI $67,028 Clayville, RI $67,093 Coventry, RI $67,028 West Greenwich, RI $66,983 East Greenwich, RI $67,073 Exeter, RI $68,506 Fiskeville, RI $67,158

Forestdale, RI $67,093 Foster, RI $66,983 Glendale, RI $66,983 Greene, RI $67,734 Greenville, RI $67,158 Harmony, RI $67,138 Harrisville, RI $67,028 Hope, RI $67,158

Hope Valley, RI $68,551 Hopkinton, RI $68,570 Jamestown, RI $67,884 Kenyon, RI $68,486 Little Compton, RI $68,266 Manville, RI $67,158 Mapleville, RI $66,983 Newport, RI $67,896

Middletown, RI $68,182 North Kingstown, RI $66,963 North Scituate, RI $67,138 Oakland, RI $67,048 Pascoag, RI $67,009 Pawtucket, RI $67,158 Central Falls, RI $67,158 Cumberland, RI $67,158

Lincoln, RI $67,158 Portsmouth, RI $67,624 Prudence Island, RI $67,028 Rockville, RI $68,570 Saunderstown, RI $67,922 Shannock, RI $68,467 Slatersville, RI $67,093 Slocum, RI $67,922

Tiverton, RI $68,311 Wakefield, RI $67,851 Kingston, RI $67,864 Narragansett, RI $67,877 Peace Dale, RI $67,851 Warren, RI $67,138 Warwick, RI $67,158 Westerly, RI $68,590

West Kingston, RI $67,903 West Warwick, RI $67,158 Wood River Junction, RI $68,506 Woonsocket, RI $67,093 North Smithfield, RI $67,138 Wyoming, RI $68,486 Providence, RI $67,158 Cranston, RI $67,158

North Providence, RI $67,158 East Providence, RI $67,158 Riverside, RI $67,158 Rumford, RI $67,158 Smithfield, RI $67,158 Johnston, RI $67,158

Ship Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Ship Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$55,254

Average $67,190/year

$81,875

$4,605

Average $5,599/month

$6,823

$1,063

Average $1,292/week

$1,575

$27

Average $32/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,875	$6,823	$1,575	$39
Average	$67,190	$5,599	$1,292	$32
25th Percentile	$55,254	$4,605	$1,063	$27

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